Chili Chocolate Lentil Muffins Recipes

HEALTHY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook until vegetables are just tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, then continue to cook until fragrant and brick-red in color, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans (and their liquid), lentils, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of black pepper. Bring to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover with a lid and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened slightly, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings as desired.

CHILI CHOCOLATE LENTIL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Bring the water and salt to a boil, then add lentils and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the lentils are soft. When they are done, remove the pot from the heat and let the lentils cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F and grease muffin pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients; if you're using chia seeds, mix them with water and let them sit for about 5 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Add the cooked lentils to the dry ingredients and cream them together to form a shaggy, dry dough, then add the wet ingredients and mix just until everything is combined. Spoon the batter into greased muffin pans and bake at 375F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the pans and cool on a wire rack. Add the cooked lentils

CINNA-LENTIL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Note on lentils: if using canned lentils, drain first and omit salt; if using dry (my preference is dry red lentils) measure 1/3 cup rinsed lentils into saucepan, add 2/3 cup water and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes; (may need to add a small amount of water); cool and measure.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mash lentils with fork in mixing bowl.
• Add eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla extract to lentils; mix just to combine.
• Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in separate bowl.
• Add dry mixture and blend until combined; fold in raisins and walnuts.
• Pour into greased muffin tins, and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
• Let cool 10-15 minutes for easy turn out, then dust tops with confectioners sugar.
• Serve with softened cream cheese.

CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with papers.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the semisweet chocolate together with the butter. Let stand until cooled, about 10 minutes.
• Lightly beat the egg. In a small bowl, stir together the chocolate-butter mixture with the buttermilk, sugar, egg, and vanilla, until blended well.
• In a large bowl, stir together flour, soda, and salt. Make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the chocolate mixture, and stir until just combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove muffin tin from oven and let stand at least 5 minutes, before removing the muffins and letting them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cooled; can be frozen as well.

EASY LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Combine lentils and 7 cups of water in a Dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
• Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic, and put it in a small bowl with all the spices.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute for a minute, then add the seasonings.
• Stir in 2 cups of water with the onions. Add the onion mixture to the lentils.
• Partially cover and cook for 45 minutes more, stirring every 10 minutes until thick.
• Add the vinegar and sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro if desired.

TURKEY-LENTIL CHILI

Steps:

• Bring lentils and vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, celery, and sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes more.
• Stir the sausage mixture into the simmering lentils. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped parsley to serve.